LAS VEGAS — This is an official press release from the U.S. Department of Justice (USAO - Nevada), published as received.
LAS VEGAS - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada today presented Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department with a Hometown Hero Award.
As part of Freedom 250, the Hometown Hero Award commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding. It honors the enduring ideals of Liberty, Service, and Civic Responsibility. This award is dedicated in recognition of a steadfast commitment to these ideals and an embodiment of the spirit upon which our nation was founded.
“This award was presented to Sheriff McMahill in recognition of his law enforcement career, transformative leadership, and forward-looking innovations in modern policing,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. “As Sheriff of one of the largest counties in the country, Sheriff McMahill has worked closely with local and federal partners to oversee numerous high-profile cases and to strengthen relationships with the community. Congratulations and thank you for your decades of service.”
Sheriff McMahill began his law enforcement career after serving in the United States Army, joining the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) in 1990 as a patrol officer. Through sustained excellence and commitment to community safety, he rose through every rank of the Department—sergeant, lieutenant, captain, deputy chief, assistant sheriff, and undersheriff—before being elected Sheriff in 2022.
As Sheriff, McMahill has led the LVMPD during a period marked by measurable reductions in crime, while simultaneously implementing innovative strategies that have positioned the Department as a national leader in public safety. Notably, he established the LVMPD Wellness Bureau, demonstrating a deep commitment to officer mental health and resiliency by fostering a culture of wellness and significantly reducing officer suicides. In addition, he spearheaded the development of one of the most advanced Drone as First Responder programs in the world, leveraging technology to enhance response times, improve situational awareness, and better protect both officers and the community.
Sheriff McMahill’s leadership is further distinguished by his investment in continuous professional development. He is a graduate of the FBI’s Leadership in Counter-Terrorism Program and the National Executive Institute, as well as the Harvard Kennedy School’s Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program—credentials that reflect his strategic vision and commitment to adopting best practices in law enforcement leadership.
Through a career defined by service, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to community safety, Sheriff McMahill exemplifies the qualities of a “Hometown Hero” and stands as a model for law enforcement agencies nationwide.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah presents Hometown Hero Award to Sheriff Kevin McMahill of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
